Hubei fireworks explosion kills 12
By Wei Wangyu |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-02-18 17:11
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An explosion at a fireworks store in Hubei province Wednesday afternoon has resulted in at least 12 deaths, Xinhua News Agency is reporting.
The incident occurred in Yicheng, Xiangyang, at around 2 pm, causing significant damage, with a fire spreading across approximately 50 square meters.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation, according to local authorities.
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